24 hr Holter Monitor | M3 Health Melbourne
Your GP may recommend 24-hour blood pressure monitoring to confirm the presence of hypertension (high blood pressure) or to assess your response to a change in medication. This type of monitoring provides a more accurate picture of your blood pressure than a single reading taken at the clinic.
It’s common to feel anxious when having your blood pressure checked in a medical setting. This can result in higher-than-normal readings, known as white coat hypertension. 24-hour blood pressure monitoring helps account for this by measuring your blood pressure over a full day and night in your usual environment.
This monitoring also gives your doctor valuable insight into your blood pressure during sleep, which can be an important factor when making decisions about treatment.
M3 Health does not fit 24-hour blood pressure monitors onsite. If this test is required, your GP will provide a referral to an external provider.
What is 24 hour holter monitoring?
24 hour holter monitoring, also referred to as 24 hour ambulatory ECG recording, is a continuous tracing of your hearts electrical activity over 24 hours. It gives your doctor or cardiologist in depth information about your hearts electrical activity during rest, activity and your normal daily life. It can aid in decision making and diagnosis.
How much does 24 hour holter monitoring cost?
Holter monitoring is free of charge. You may, however, need to pay a consultation fee to see the GP for your initial appointment and to discuss results. Click here to read about fees at M3 Health
Do I need to do anything to prepare for this appointment?
It is best to shower beforehand, as you will not be able to get the device wet once it is applied. Do not apply any moisturiser to your skin after your shower as this can make the electrode stickers difficult to adhere to your skin. It is best to wear loose, comfortable clothing when you have the device fitted. The whole idea of the device is that your doctor has an idea of your hearts electrical activity during a normal day, so it is important to go to work and the gym or complete your day as you normally would.
How long do the results take to come back?
The results for 24 hour holter monitoring typically take 2 -3 days to come back. This is because we upload the digital file of your tracing to a specialist cardiologist who reviews all of the tracing, including your patient record log, and complies a comprehensive report back to your doctor.
How do I book 24 hour holter monitoring?
24 hour holter monitoring is available at the following M3 clinics:
Please book an appointment with a GP at M3 Health who can request the Holter monitor for you.
